LA Times: Fly The Pride Flag For Murdered Shop Owner

From the editorial board of the Los Angeles Times:

This would be a good time to fly your multicolored Pride flag. If you don’t have one, this might be a good time to get one.

Laura Ann Carleton flew the flag in front of her store in Cedar Glen, near Lake Arrowhead. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials said a man shot Carleton to death on Friday after making disparaging comments about the flag. He fled, and was killed in a later confrontation with deputies.

Those like Carleton who fly the rainbow flag make a statement in support of solidarity, inclusiveness, welcome, dignity and equality. Those who violently attack the flag fliers make a statement of their own — a particularly un-American statement: No, not all people are created equal and not all people are entitled to life, liberty or the pursuit of happiness.

So fly the flag that Carleton flew, in her memory and honor, and in support for the right to express oneself and be oneself. Fly it in defiance of killers and terrorists who undermine personal freedom and expression. Fly it in support of our unalienable rights. Fly it in support of the LGBTQ+ community and its righteous defense against bigotry. Fly it for pride.

Read the full editorial.

At this writing, the killer remains unnamed.

Editorial: Fly the Pride flag high for Laura Ann Carleton. And freedom (via @latimesopinion ) https://t.co/pVoEvYgccZ

— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) August 21, 2023

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